Canterbury Model EU Handbook
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What is the EUCN? 3 What is the NCRE? 4 What is UN Youth New Zealand? 5 What is Jean Monnet? 6 Thank You! 7 Conference Details 7 Keynote Speakers 8 How to Prepare? 9 Timetable of Events 10 Introduction to the European Union 11 What is the Difference Between the EU, Eurozone And Europe? 11 A Brief History of the EU 11 Introduction to the Theme: Donald Trump and the European Union 17 The United States of America: Overview 17 The Structure of the United States Government 18 The United States and the European Union 19 The Election of Donald J Trump 21 Trump’s Political Position – Brexit and the European Union 22 Moving Forward 22 Parliamentary Committees and Questions to Consider 24 Political Parties of the European Parliament 38 The European People’s Party (EPP) 39 The European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) 41 The European Freedom and Direct Democracy Party (EFDD) 43 The Europe of Nations and Freedom Group (ENF) 44 The Greens/European Free Alliance (GrEFA) 45 Socialist & Democrats (S&D) 49 Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) 50 Appendix: Definitions 55 Canterbury Model European Union 2017 UN Youth New Zealand | National Centre for Research on Europe The New Zealand European Union Centres Network (EUCN), is a network of all eight New Zealand universities that aims to combine the three elements of research, teaching and outreach under a unique thematic umbrella focused on the impact, role and understanding of the European Union within New Zealand and the wider Pacific region. The Network is multidisciplinary in orientation and open to all New Zealand universities with an interest in European Union Studies. The 1999 EU-NZ Joint Declaration – involving economics, politics, security, innovation, development, democratic values and people and cultures – defines the scope of the Network's activities. It organizes academic research and administers scholarships for students studying the EU. Events, seminars and conferences are open to the public and often available via online login. For more information visit our website, www.eucnetwork.org.nz, or email Yvonne Grosch at [email protected]. The EUCN is co-funded by a European Commission Grant. EUCN - New Zealand European Union Centres Network Canterbury Model European Union 2017 UN Youth New Zealand | National Centre for Research on Europe The National Centre for Research on Europe (NCRE) brings together students, teachers, graduates and academics from around the world to research and study the EU and Europe- related issues and topics. The centre belongs to and runs the ‘European Studies Association of New Zealand’ and the ‘Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence Asia-Pacific’. The NCRE also performs a wider societal role and serves as a key element in the EU's outreach within New Zealand and the Pacific. Raising critical awareness of the EU, informing government, the media and public opinion play an equally important part in the NCRE's core functions. Above all, the NCRE encourages and promotes a new generation of New Zealand graduates who have a high level of expertise and interest in the EU. Visit our website at: http://www.europe.canterbury.ac.nz/ National Centre for Research on Europe Canterbury Model European Union 2017 UN Youth New Zealand | National Centre for Research on Europe United Nations Youth New Zealand, or UN Youth, serves as the youth arm of the United Nations Association of New Zealand, a member of the World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA). WFUNA has consultative status to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. Despite only being in existence since 1999, UN Youth creates amazing opportunities for youth to express themselves, learn about the United Nations and provide positive solutions for what is, ultimately, their future. UN Youth Canterbury is the regional division of UN Youth New Zealand and our boundaries extend from Nelson, to the West Coast, down to Timaru and back up to Christchurch where the Regional Council is based. We run a range of Model UN events in Christchurch as well as the outer areas of the region. Make sure you keep an eye out for other opportunities on offer! Visit our website: https://unyouth.org.nz/regions/canterbury/ Get the latest from our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/UNYouthNZCanterbury/ Welcome to Canterbury Model European Union 2017! I’m really excited that we are able to hold this event again in our region. I hope that over the course of the conference you all have a fantastic time learning more about the world around you, meeting other amazing young global citizens and engaging with the educational material. Apply yourselves, and I know that you will gain so much from this unique opportunity. I hope that this conference is one of your best UN Youth experiences, and that you have as much fun taking part in it as the committee had putting it together! Best of luck, Ashley Stuart & the Canterbury Model EU 2017 Committee. Canterbury Model European Union 2017 UN Youth New Zealand | National Centre for Research on Europe Jean Monnet Actions promote excellence in teaching and research in the field of European Union Studies worldwide. The Actions foster dialogue between the academic world and policy-makers, in particular with the aim of enhancing governance of EU policies. European Union studies comprise the study of Europe in its entirety with particular emphasis on the European Integration process in both its internal and external aspects. The discipline also covers the role of the EU in a globalized world and in promote active citizenship and dialogue between peoples and cultures. The NCRE holds a Jean Monnet grant to organize this Model EU Training and Simulation event. Jean Monnet actions aim to integrate EU topics into the existing curriculum. New Zealand is geographically distanced from the EU and often not directly affected by its day-to-day reality which makes it hard to understand this multifaceted organisation. Model EU events use participatory and experimental learning to engage with complex EU concepts, processes and issues. You receive this handbook prior to the event and are expected to prepare for your individual roles. Your participation gives you the opportunity to learn about the success of the EU as well as its difficulties. Preparation and participation in this Model EU event will help you with critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. http://www.ec.europa.eu/education/opportunities/jean-monnet Canterbury Model European Union 2017 UN Youth New Zealand | National Centre for Research on Europe Before we get into further conference details, we would like to say a couple of heartfelt THANK YOU’s to a few organisations and people: NCRE – Thank you NCRE, and in particular Dr Serena Kelly for your help and support over many years now! Kirsty Newman for helping us with the room bookings and lots of other UC-negotiation items. UN Youth – A big THANK YOU to Ashley Stuart from the Canterbury Regional Council for making this event happen. We also want to especially thank all the volunteers and conference assistants that work tirelessly on top of their everyday commitments! Thank you – without you we wouldn’t be able to bring this great event to so many participants. EU Delegation to New Zealand in Wellington – for their continued support of the Model EU Training and Simulation event and generous sponsorship All Volunteers, Topic Experts, Conference Assistants, Chairs, Secretaries, Welfare Team, Photographers and all those making this great event happen. THANK YOU!!! The Canterbury Model European Union 2017 will be held at the University of Canterbury. For maps of UC please go to: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/maps/home Should you get lost at any stage please approach a staff member to call Security or ring Security on 0800 823 637 or 03 364 2888 who will be able to assist. Thursday 7 September 2017: Registrations start from 8:30am, Programme starts at 9:00am. Friday 8 September 2017: Registrations start from 8:30am, Programme starts at 09:00am. Canterbury Model European Union 2017 UN Youth New Zealand | National Centre for Research on Europe Lecturer, NCRE University of Canterbury Dr Serena Kelly is a lecturer and postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. Her PhD thesis was one of the first to examine the proposals included in the European Union’s Lisbon Treaty to establish the European External Action Service (EEAS). Its focus was on the potential impact of the EEAS in the Asia-Pacific region. Since 2006, Dr Kelly has worked on 8 EU perceptions projects (including media, elite interviews and public opinion surveys) and currently leads the New Zealand research team which studies perceptions on the European Union. Dr Kelly also holds a prestigious Jean Monnet teaching grant from the European Commission. Canterbury Model European Union 2017 UN Youth New Zealand | National Centre for Research on Europe To get the most out of the Model EU you will need to do some preparation before arriving. Being well informed about your allocated party, its position, and your committee will make you more confident and at ease when presenting your party’s viewpoints. Research your country’s position on the Brexit referendum and proposed policies; this will enable you to inform your party’s position on the draft Directive. Your country’s position will only have a limited impact in the committee as you are now a Member of the European Parliament (MEP)1 and you need to prioritise your party’s viewpoint accordingly. Read through the draft Directive to get the general idea of what it is saying. Make sure you understand what every word means – look it up in the dictionary if you do not understand something.